How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF236 - Documents already exist for collective number &1

WRF_PRC_POHF236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Documents already exist for collective number &1

What causes this issue?

The system detected that you tried to assign a
<DS:GLOS.C4CB5C869FDEFA4B88AED1181B811FE1>collective number</> that
arleady exists in <DS:GLOS.7D07A35E62B61D49BBB6C80C7E3C2D0F>grouped
purchase order documents</> or purchase orders.

System Response

Processing is terminated without creating a document.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF236 - Documents already exist for collective number &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF236 indicates that there are already existing documents for the specified collective number in the system. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with collective purchase orders or documents that are meant to be processed together.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or process a new document (like a purchase order) with a collective number that has already been used for another document.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter a collective number that is already associated with existing documents.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce unique constraints on collective numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) to check if there are already existing documents associated with the collective number in question.
  Review the details of